From Dreamers to Doers
Students in this major write business plans and ultimately open their own small business, learning through experience as well as in the classroom. Coursework focuses on management, finance, accounting, business law, real estate, sales and marketing. Graduates tend to work in: management, sales, finance, accounting, real estate and marketing. Graduates work for a variety of companies from banking to music production. Some create their own companies and are self-employed.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy experiential learning.
- Want to gain business skills.
- Are imaginative and creative.
- Interested in opening a business.
- Are self-motivated.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Start a business/grow an existing business
- Business analyst/consultant
- Management
- Marketing/public relations
- Sales representative
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Self-employed
- Manufacturers
- Retail businesses
- Financial institutions
- Real estate
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Media/advertising coordinator intern
- Operations intern
- Insurance intern
- Business development representative intern
- Property management intern
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)
- Finance Insurance and Real Estate (FIRE)
- Human Resource Management (HR)
Suggested Certificates
Workplace Intercultural Competence Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Accounting Minor
Agricultural Business Minor
Agribusiness Marketing Minor
Human Resources Minor
Marketing Minor
Management Minor
Suggested Accelerated Programs
Economics (M.S.)
Still Undecided?
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